This season Leverkusen's performances were weak compared to their last season's performances, when they were able to remain unbeaten throughout the season. Even though Leverkusen and Dortmund fight for the title next season, with how the Leverkusen squad was able to play well in the middle of this season, I still have hope that Dortmund can not bring them down next season.
Everyone understands that this season was difficult for Leverkusen, they were unbeaten in the league last season and won the Bundesliga, and Xabi Alonso broke another record this season, they did not lose any game away from home this season, and they remained unbeaten in all of their away matches. However, Dortmund can surpass Leverkusen next season because Dortmund made it to the next Champions League in their last game of the season.
We all know that this season Dortmund tried their possible best by conceding a lot of goals, but that doesn’t give you hope that they can be able to have the same capability to fight Leverkusen next season. Because Leverkusen is a team that always makes sure they bring out the best results against their opponents.
Dortmund conceded a lot of goals this season, and we can expect some changes from them next season. I don't think this will be the same Dortmund that struggles to gain a point until the last game of the season. Remember that Ten Hags will manage Leverkusen next season, Xabi Alonso will no longer be their manager, and you can expect a lot of changes in their games. If Leverkusen can finish in the top four next season, they might be lucky.